Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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